About Nike

Nike, the world's leading sports brand, empowers athletes and innovators through groundbreaking technology and supply chain excellence. With a global presence, Nike's technology teams drive seamless operations across retail, e-commerce, and logistics. In Gdansk, Poland, our technology hub supports Nike's digital transformation, focusing on scalable solutions for supply chain and beyond. Join a team that's redefining athletic performance through innovation.

Role Overview

As Release Manager (Supply Chain) in Gdansk, Poland, you'll lead the orchestration of complex release processes across Nike's global technology ecosystem. Partnering with product, program, quality, engineering, support, and IT teams, you'll ensure operational stability and continuous improvement. This full-time role demands expertise in Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and risk management, thriving in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Reporting to release excellence leaders, you'll deliver data-driven optimizations that power Nike's supply chain innovations.

Key Responsibilities

Your impact will span the full release lifecycle:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define release strategies, cadence, and operational readiness.
• Oversee all change activities, from planning and testing to deployment, validation, and post-release support.
• Develop comprehensive risk management and contingency plans for high-stakes production changes.
• Apply structured problem-solving to debug systems, identify root causes, and enhance stability.
• Drive process optimization through automation, CI/CD enhancements, and tooling improvements.
• Define, track, and publish key metrics on release effectiveness to guide continuous improvement.
• Facilitate go/no-go meetings, retrospectives, PI Planning, and capability stand-ups.
• Deliver clear status reports and present complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements

Nike seeks proven leaders with:

• Extensive experience in release and change management within large, federated global organizations.
• Deep knowledge of Agile frameworks like Lean and SAFe, ITIL practices, and continuous delivery principles.
• Hands-on proficiency with CI/CD tools including JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Jenkins, GitHub, Splunk, and AWS.
• Demonstrated success in risk assessment, contingency planning, and managing production changes.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills to bridge technical and leadership audiences.
• Comfort in ambiguous, results-oriented settings with strong problem-solving and data-driven optimization skills.

Ideal candidates bring a track record of fostering collaboration in dynamic, matrixed structures.

Benefits & Perks

At Nike, you'll enjoy premium benefits tailored for high-performers:

• Competitive salary estimated at 65,000-95,000 PLN yearly, reflecting Poland's tech sector rates with upside potential.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and family support programs.
• Employee discounts on Nike products and exclusive athlete experiences.
• Flexible work options in Gdansk's vibrant tech hub.
• Learning stipends, leadership training, and global mobility opportunities.
• Modern office with collaborative spaces, gym access, and sustainable design.

Career Growth

Nike invests in your trajectory. As Release Manager, you'll gain visibility with global leaders, advancing to senior operations, program management, or supply chain strategy roles. Our structured development includes mentorship, certifications in SAFe/ITIL, and cross-functional projects. High-performers lead enterprise-wide initiatives, shaping Nike's future in digital supply chain excellence.

Why Join Us

Be part of Nike's mission to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete. In Gdansk, contribute to a European tech powerhouse driving supply chain resilience for iconic brands. Enjoy a premium culture of excellence, where your expertise in release management directly impacts global operations. With unmatched resources, collaborative teams, and a focus on work-life balance, Nike offers unparalleled opportunities in Poland's thriving tech scene.

Role FAQs

What experience level is required?

Senior-level expertise in release management within global enterprises, with hands-on CI/CD tool proficiency.

Is travel involved?

Occasional global collaboration; primarily based in Gdansk with flexible remote options.

What tools will I use daily?

JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, GitHub, Splunk, AWS, ServiceNow for end-to-end release orchestration.

How does this role fit into Nike's supply chain?

Central to ensuring stable, scalable tech deployments supporting Nike's retail and logistics worldwide.

What's the team structure?

Matrixed with product, engineering, quality, and support; reporting to operational strategy leaders.